The national Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is a network of centers—one in every state and Puerto Rico.
LTAP centers help local agencies improve their roads and bridges by serving as an information clearinghouse and supplying them with a variety of training programs, technology updates, newsletters, and personalized technical assistance. Through these core services, LTAP centers provide much-needed, centralized, easily accessible training and resources, including:
- Workforce development classes and training
- Resources to enhance safety and security
- Solutions to environmental, congestion, capacity, and other issues
- Technical publications, training videos, and materials
The State of New Jersey’s LTAP (NJLTAP) is based at Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation. The program is jointly funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). NJLTAP provides professional development opportunities to local public agencies and consultants conducting work on their behalf. NJLTAP trains approximately 6,000 transportation professionals annually in nearly 100 different courses and workshops sponsored by the FHWA and NJDOT.
Upcoming Training & Events
Training & Events
August 2020
NJLTAP - Combating Roadway Departure Crashes (Postponed)
- August 12, 2020
- 8:00 am–3:30 pm
This course provides participants with some tools for addressing roadway departure crashes. Topics covered in this course include a discussion of engineering countermeasures as well as implementation strategies.
December 2020
NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management Training for Emergency Responders (Webinar)
- December 9, 2020–December 10, 2020
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
The training covers topics including TIM guidelines, fundamentals, and terminology; notifications and scene size up; scene safety and risk management; traffic management; special circumstances; clearance; and termination.
February 2021
NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management Training for Emergency Responders (Webinar)
- February 24, 2021
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
The training covers topics including TIM guidelines, fundamentals, and terminology; notifications and scene size up; scene safety and risk management; traffic management; special circumstances; clearance; and termination.
March 2021
*POSTPONED* Highway Inspection Procedures for Federal-aid Projects
- March 23, 2021
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
This course is designed specifically for project engineers, project inspectors, supervisors and those in responsible charge of federal aid construction projects. It presents essential requirements and procedures for insuring conformance with contract plans and specifications including records and documentation necessary to
NJLTAP - Grant Management for Federal-aid Projects (Webinar)
- March 25, 2021
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Are you a recipient of a Federal Aid grant? Effective and efficient “management” of the funds received from such a grant is critical to insuring future eligibility and reimbursement. This course highlights key requirements and responsibilities that must be met as a condition to the grant.
April 2021
NJLTAP - Roadway and Traffic Safety Improvement Program (Webinar)
- April 13, 2021–April 14, 2021
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
This course covers how to establish and maintain a roadway and traffic safety improvement programs. Participants learn how to implement safety improvements targeted at areas that have a history of crashes or exhibit conditions associated with high-crash areas.
May 2021
NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management Training for Emergency Responders (Webinar)
- May 7, 2021
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
The training covers topics including TIM guidelines, fundamentals, and terminology; notifications and scene size up; scene safety and risk management; traffic management; special circumstances; clearance; and termination.
June 2021
NJLTAP - Construction and Project Cost Estimating for Public Works Projects (Webinar)
- June 3, 2021
- 9:00 am–3:30 pm
This course provides an understanding of practical applications for performing estimates on typical construction and maintenance projects. Various mathematical rules necessary to perform basic computations and formulas to perform cost and quantity calculations are reviewed.
October 2021
NJLTAP - Highway Inspection Procedures for Federal-aid Projects (Webinar)
- October 25, 2021
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
This course is designed specifically for project engineers, project inspectors, supervisors and those in responsible charge of federal aid construction projects. It presents essential requirements and procedures for insuring conformance with contract plans and specifications including records and documentation necessary to
November 2021
NJLTAP - Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings (Webinar)
- November 4, 2021
- 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
This course reviews the basic regulations and engineering guidelines for the installation of pavement markings and properly establishing and posting regulatory, warning, and guide signs.
December 2021
NJLTAP - Federal-aid Responsible Charge Training (Webinar)
- December 9, 2021–December 10, 2021
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
This Federal-Aid Responsible Charge Training for Directors, Program Managers, Financial Officers, and Persons of Responsible Charge is required for the person in Responsible Charge of Federally Funded Local Aid projects. This course will provide information and expectations for the first time Federal-aid recipient
February 2022
NJLTAP - Grant Management for Federal-aid Projects (Webinar)
- February 3, 2022
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Are you a recipient of a Federal Aid grant? Effective and efficient “management” of the funds received from such a grant is critical to insuring future eligibility and reimbursement. This course highlights key requirements and responsibilities that must be met as a condition to the grant.
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- February 17, 2022
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
If you want to work on NJDOT-funded infrastructure projects and haven't taken a refresher in two years, better sign up now. Course covers MUTCD, info on keeping workers safe, new NJDOT safety specs, and other federal and state regulations/changes.
March 2022
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- March 29, 2022
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
If you want to work on NJDOT-funded infrastructure projects and haven't taken a refresher in two years, better sign up now. Course covers MUTCD, info on keeping workers safe, new NJDOT safety specs, and other federal and state regulations/changes.
May 2022
NJLTAP - Advancing Complete Streets and Equity Goals within the Safe System (Webinar)
- May 12, 2022
- 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
In this webinar, you will learn how to leverage the Safe System approach principles to advance the parallel goals and efforts for building Complete Streets and promote safe, affordable, accessible and multi-modal access to opportunities and services while reducing disparities and adverse community impacts.
NJLTAP - A Safe System Based Framework for Assessing Intersections (Webinar)
- May 17, 2022
- 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
The Safe System assessment of an intersection can serve as an additional metric to show alternatives analysis and identify an optimal solution for an intersection. In this webinar, you will learn about the SSI framework and explore the potential to apply the methodology within the decision-making process for intersections.
NJLTAP - Implementing a Safe System Approach (Webinar)
- May 19, 2022
- 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
In this webinar, you will learn about strategies that state and local transportation agencies are implementing to advance the Safe System approach with focus on the Safe Roads and Safe Speed elements.
June 2022
Green Infrastructure and Porous Asphalt Seminar
- June 7, 2022
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
NJ LTAP invites you to attend this virtual seminar on Green Infrastructure and Porous Asphalt, that is designed to inform attendees about the uses, installation, and maintenance of porous asphalt. Expert speakers will explore how porous pavement applies to stormwater regulations and green infrastructure.
July 2022
NJLTAP - Highway Inspection Procedures for Federal-aid Projects (Webinar)
- July 26, 2022
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
This course is designed specifically for project engineers, project inspectors, supervisors and those in responsible charge of federal aid construction projects. It presents essential requirements and procedures for insuring conformance with contract plans and specifications including records and documentation necessary to
October 2022
NJLTAP - Roadway and Traffic Safety Improvement Program (Webinar)
- October 13, 2022
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This course covers how to establish and maintain a roadway and traffic safety improvement programs. Participants learn how to implement safety improvements targeted at areas that have a history of crashes or exhibit conditions associated with high-crash areas.
In-Person Event - NJLTAP - Pavement Management
- October 28, 2022
- 8:30 am–3:30 pm
This course provides the basics for developing a road surface management program to help local governments manage their pavements by providing an understanding of the concept and importance of road surface inventories and condition surveys. A review of the basic components of flexible and rigid pavements is discussed.
November 2022
*POSTPONED* Maintaining Safe Walking Surfaces in Winter
- November 21, 2022
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
Public Works departments will be challenged all winter long with maintaining safe walking surfaces for the public. This presentation will discuss how to prevent and manage icy walking surfaces under the responsibility of municipalities and counties, such as sidewalks.
January 2023
NJLTAP - Slide in Bridge Construction (In-Person)
- January 1, 2023
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
Slide-in bridge construction (SIBC) is one of several accelerated bridge construction (ABC) technologies being advanced by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Compared to more traditional methods of bridge construction, and due to its shorter work zone durations and reduced impacts on traffic, SIBC has many benefits.
NJLTAP - Design of ADA Curb Ramps and Pedestrian Access Routes (In-person)
- January 1, 2023
- 8:30 am–3:30 pm
This training is designed to ensure that pedestrian facilities and access routes, in particular curb ramps, along our roadways are properly design and constructed for all individuals, including those with disabilities.
March 2023
NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management Training for Emergency Responders (Webinar)
- March 16, 2023
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
The training covers topics including TIM guidelines, fundamentals, and terminology; notifications and scene size up; scene safety and risk management; traffic management; special circumstances; clearance; and termination.
There are no upcoming events at this time.